Pharrell Williams

Pharrell (born Pharrell Williams, April 5, 1973) is an American rapper, singer, record producer, composer and fashion designer. Williams and Chad Hugo make up the record production duo The Neptunes, producing hip hop and R&B music. He is also the lead vocalist and drummer of hip-hop band N.E.R.D, which he formed with Hugo and childhood friends Shay Haley and Mike Etheridge.
In the 1990s The Neptunes entered a high school talent show where they were discovered by record producer Teddy Riley. After graduating from high school, the group signed with Riley.
Williams went on to write a verse for Wreckx-N-Effect's 1992 hit “Rump Shaker.” That same year, he also performed a small rap solo on S... Continue Bio >>